Я лох, и мне отчётливо слышалась фамилия крипотного руководителя проекта "Гефеста" в Wolf 359 как Каттер. А он Картер. Ну, без профайлов персонажей я бы и ни за что не догадалась, что фамилия Дугласа Эйфеля - собственно, Эйфель (потому что воспринималось на слух как Айфолл или даже Хайфолл), а Хира - это Гера, так что мне ещё однозначно есть куда расти. :3
Дисрегард зис, чувака всё-таки зовут Каттер, а я поняла, что всё-таки запуталась. Я почему-то думала, что мануал составлял он, но?..На тмблере создателя Wolf 359 обнаружилось ещё некоторое количество выдержек из мануала Прайса и Картера по выживанию в космосе ("
Pryce and Carter’s Deep Space Survival Procedure Protocol Manual"), и это прелестно.
"Congratulations on your assignment to a deep space outpost. Whether your stay is of a scientific, exploratory, or disciplinary nature, we hope that you enjoy a peaceful, restive, minimal-casualty residency in your spacecraft of choice. To maximize your chances of a successful return to Earth with all your limbs and faculties intact, please display a strict adherence to the following one thousand and one survival tips.
Deep Space Survival Tip Number One: Always read the instructions before operating any piece of machinery. Deviating from this might result in the loss of valuable equipment, which could lead to heavy fines or death.
Deep Space Survival Tip Number Two: begin every day with a few minutes of exercise. Isometric exercises are no harder to do in zero gravity than they are on Earth and just as rewarding.
Deep Space Survival Tip Number Three: Spacewalks are a serious matter. They are very delicate operations filled with hazards, so only use them as a source of amusement if you are really bored.
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Deep Space Survival Tip Number Four: Conserve your oxygen. Even in environments with an air recycling system, oxygen can be limited, so keep your breathing at a slow, steady pace. Remain calm. Failing to remain calm, could result in your grisly, gruesome death, so whatever you do, do not panic. Panicking will only serve to accelerate your oxygen consumption and make your already likely demise a certainty. If you want to avoid dying, painfully, alone, in the cold darkness of space, gasping desperately as freezing oblivion silences your pathetic hopes and dreams… relax.
Deep Space Survival Tip Number Five: Remain positive at all times. Maintain a cheerful attitude even in the face adversity. Remember: when you are smiling the whole world smiles with you, but when you’re crying you’re in violation of fleet-wide morale codes and should report to your superior officer for disciplinary action.
Deep Space Survival Tip Number Six: Be mindful of your personal hygiene. Begin every day with a shower, and remember to brush your teeth at least four times a day.
Deep Space Survival Tip Number 184: Used in moderation, fear is an extremely effective stimulant.
Deep Space Survival Tip Number 325: An error is not a disaster until you repeat it.
Deep Space Survival Tip Number 555: Good communication habits are key to continued subsistence. Be in touch with other crew members about shipboard activities. Interfacing about possible problems or dangers is the best way to anticipate and prevent them.
Deep Space Survival Tip Number 615: When in doubt, whip it out - ‘it’ being hydrochloric acid.
Deep Space Survival Tip Number 645: Avoid lockouts. Keep at least one member of your crew inside your craft at all times.
Deep Space Survival Tip Number 856: No situation is unsolvable if you have enough dynamite.
Deep Space Survival Tip Number 946: In a tight spot, remember: statistically most things afraid of the dark."
были собраны непосредственно из сабжа+скриптов к нему юзером smilodonmeow,
а вот ещё несколько непосредственно от генерального автора, Габриэля Урбины:
Deep Space Survival Tip #17: Remember, if you have to ask then the answer is no, you did not just see that, and no, it does not concern you.
Deep Space Survival Tip #642A: Steer clear of superstition. Heavenly bodies are for scientific study, not hippie fortune telling.
Deep Space Survival Tip #642B: If you are a Leo, disregard the preceding. Check your horoscope every day, and follow all instructions.
Deep Space Survival Tip #83: Actions speak louder than words. Mysterious accidents speak louder than actions. Nothing speaks in outer space.
Deep Space Survival Tip #333: Your body can go 3 minutes without air, 12 days without food, 48 weeks without compliments. Ration accordingly.
Deep Space Survival Tip #680: You may find your spirit willing but your flesh coming up short. To remedy, report to medical for upgrading.
Deep Space Survival Tip #834: Observe all posted signs. & all implied signs. & all subliminal messages. Just observe everything. Never blink.
Deep Space Survival Tip #499: Fortune favors the bold. Capital favors the adaptive. Evolution favors those who can run really, really fast.
Deep Space Survival Tip #110: Do or do not. There is no try. Do whatever it is that we sent you up there to do. And well. Or do not come back.
Deep Space Survival Tip #11: Patience is a virtue. Manners maketh man. Cleanliness is like godliness. Death is not impressed by any of them.
(с)Прелесть, ящитаю.